That Elevator

Sophie: I'm leaving the house now. How's everything over there? Has the cat destroyed the apartment yet? 😂

Claire: Hahaha, don't underestimate his power. I left extra food, but he'll probably greet you with the 'you abandoned me' look 😾

Sophie: I can imagine. I’ll bring him some love to make up for it. How’s the trip going?

Claire: Good, though the hotel is shabbier than I expected. The bed creaks just by looking at it. But well, it’s only for a few days. 🙃

Sophie: Hang in there, the spa will make you forget everything. Meanwhile, I’m crossing this street and heading into your building.

Claire: Is it very cold? It was freezing when I left this morning. Wear gloves next time, you seem like a masochist going out so late. 😒

Sophie: It’s not that cold, but there’s a strange fog. There’s hardly anyone on the street, and the lights flicker occasionally. 😶

Claire: You leave too late from this job of yours... you should look for another one!

Sophie: Yeah, as if it were that easy! What’s inexplicable is that I have to go at this hour to feed my best friend’s cat!

Sophie: No! I’m joking! I’m happy to do it

Sophie: Although I must confess that walking around this neighborhood at this hour doesn’t inspire much confidence...

Claire: What horror movie are you filming, haha. Do you see anyone strange? Don’t make me worry. 😬

Sophie: I don’t know… there’s a guy walking a few meters behind me. But it could be a coincidence.

Claire: What guy? What’s he wearing? If he gets weird, go into the first store you see.

Sophie: At this hour, there are hardly any stores open!

Sophie: I don’t want to look back, but I saw him a while ago wearing a red hoodie. He walks slowly, as if he’s in no hurry.

Claire: And there’s no one else on the street??? No cars? No people in the distance?

Sophie: No one... I’m completely alone... it’s as if everyone has been devoured...

Claire: Damn, Sophie, walk faster. Are you sure he’s not following you?

Sophie: I don’t know. I keep moving forward but I feel like he’s still there. I hear his footsteps... but he doesn’t speed up, he just walks.

Claire: Are you sure you’re not just imagining things???

Sophie: Maybe, I don’t know... but I’m not going to look back...

Sophie: Ugh, I’m at the building entrance now. I’ll see if I can catch a glimpse of him before going in.

Claire: And? Is he still there? Tell me he’s not. 😨

Sophie: Yes, confirmed... he’s still on the sidewalk. But he stopped. He’s looking at his phone or something…